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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 457.20 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 457.20 and 232.80 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 457.20 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/457.20 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 457.20 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 106,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,436.16/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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